From highlights on our relationship with animals, why are we being told to eat more meat, and thoughts on the importance of rethinking turkey, plus a whole lot more…

Opinion Articles

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  Labour government’s ‘eat meat’ campaign flies in face of medical advice
  While the NHS advises people not to ‘eat too much red, processed or fatty meat’, the Let’s Eat Balanced campaign says red meat is an important part of a healthy diet
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  Why modern-day Greyfriars Bobbies can teach humans about loyalty and compassion
  It’s that time of year when we’ve had chance to recharge our batteries and spend time with family and friends, creating memories to take with us into the year ahead.
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  Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals from 2024
  Considerable progress on animal welfare was made in 2024 but there is still much to do
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  Slaughterhouse workers singing ‘merry Christmas’ to petrified turkey should make everyone think twice
  The majority of turkeys, an estimated 90 per cent, are reared intensively, with many in appalling conditions

Blogs

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  BETWEEN TWO SLICES: THE SURPRISING STORY AND ETHICS OF THE SANDWICH
  How many of us know that dining was forever changed by a compulsive gambler?
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  FROM LIVE AID TO FOOD AID: A JOURNEY OF COMPASSION AND CHANGE
  What Ethiopia Taught Me About Food, Hope and Humanity What has been your summer highlight this year? Beach trips with the kids, a getaway somewhere exotic, or gorgeous evenings with a glass of something cool? Mine was the unexpected serendipity… Read more: FROM LIVE AID TO FOOD AID: A JOURNEY OF COMPASSION AND CHANGE
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  FROM WIMBLEDON TO WILDFIRES: HOW SPORT CAN SPARK CLIMATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND THE VULNERABLE
  10 Wimbledon and the green scent of cut grass hung in the humid air. There was not a breath of wind. Jugs of Pimm’s filled empty glasses. Cream spilled gently over the reddest of strawberries. Top tennis seeds dressed all… Read more: FROM WIMBLEDON TO WILDFIRES: HOW SPORT CAN SPARK CLIMATE ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND THE VULNERABLE
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  THE FUTURE OF FOOD: WHAT THE WORLD WANTS VERSUS WHAT WE TRULY NEED
  5 Three Principles to Fix Food and Save the Planet Summertime and the cows could not be looking happier. They were out roaming the fields on rich verdant pasture studded with crimson clover. Young black heifers with catlike whiskers snorted… Read more: THE FUTURE OF FOOD: WHAT THE WORLD WANTS VERSUS WHAT WE TRULY NEED
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  RECOGNISING THE BEAUTY AND FRAGILITY OF OUR NATURAL WORLD
  19 Hope in Bloom: Rediscovering Nature’s Power to Heal By day, the bright purple lavender was awash with bees.  The sound of their humming strong and constant in the heat of the sun.  White butterflies, gently floated above the fragrant… Read more: RECOGNISING THE BEAUTY AND FRAGILITY OF OUR NATURAL WORLD

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Upcoming Speaker Events

• 29th March: Oxford Literary Festival: The Peter Roberts Lecture with Miriam Margolyes and Philip – ‘Compassion for all Life’
• 29th March: Oxford Literary Festival: Kate Humble, Andy Cato, Deborah Meaden and Philip – ‘Why we need more Compassion in our Food and Farming’